Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After months of barely getting by, Carrie managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears brown trousers with yellow and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Animal Trainer. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does, and he perpetually has his bow ready. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He very much looks the part of a Detective. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Caeldrim is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 150 pp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His hair is red and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A true patriot, Thervan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Sard (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).